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lentils Legumes; dried seeds of many varieties of
Lens esculenta, they may be green, yellow, or orange‐red. When ground, they are frequently used to thicken soup. A 120‐g portion is a rich
source of copper and selenium; a good source of iron; a source of protein, vitamin B
6, folate, and zinc; contains 0.6 g of fat, of which 20% is saturated; provides 4.8 g of dietary fibre; supplies 125 kcal (520 kJ).
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Lentils worth taking time to dress up
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 3/31/2002; ; 700+ words
; Desperation dinners Lentils worth taking time to dress up By BEVERLY...Although they may be small, humble little lentils have a lot going for them. They're...need to soak before cooking. Because lentils can be used in so many ways, we find...
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Lentil snacks poised to crunch into market
Magazine article from: Journal of Business; 7/29/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...S. exports nearly 80 percent of its lentil crop, the price of lentils depends on worldwide lentil production and the strength of the dollar...leading the research team for puffed lentils, says the lentil snacks he and his associates are developing...
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 "The Record (Bergen County, NJ)")
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Taking lentils a good step beyond soup
Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ); 7/2/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...mush. The USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council, publisher of The Pea & Lentil Cookbook, recommends simmering lentils in a covered pan for 20...Yield: about 3/4 cup. Lentil-apple curry combo 1 cup Brewer lentils 2 cups water 3/4 teaspoon...
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 "Barrington Courier-Review (IL)")
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Versatile lentils, quinoa in a salad
Newspaper article from: Barrington Courier-Review (IL); 2/7/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...and pan-fried. Split red lentils make a delicious soup in only...different ways. I also like lentils combined with a grain, like...in this salad. QUINOA AND LENTIL SALAD 1/2 C quinoa, well...broth 1 C canned small brown lentils, cooked 1 tomato, seeded...
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Worldwide taste for lentils; Nutritious meals don't need meat.(FOOD)
Newspaper article from: The Washington Times; 2/15/2006; 700+ words
; ...with mushrooms, or lentil burgers with almonds...popular partners for lentils. One of the best...East is rice with lentils, crowned by caramelized...variation, the rice-lentil medley is enhanced...is inspired by the lentil soup at Magic Carpet...11/2 cups red lentils 2 tablespoons ...
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Unglamorous lentils have 'bean' around a very long time
Newspaper article from: Daily Breeze; 12/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...the Bible, the little lentil once made a stew so tempting...Throughout history lentils have served as a metaphor...brown or red (husked) lentils popular in the Middle East, and pink lentils, mainly eaten by Muslims...Pakistan. The type of lentil you'll want to choose...
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Lentils In Season
Newspaper article from: Jerusalem Post; 11/8/1996; ; 647 words
; ...Since sprouted lentils will not taste or...RISHTA Lebanese lentil and noodle soup 2 cups green lentils 2 liters water 1 Tbsp...Continue cooking until lentils are done, adding...golden. Stir into the lentil mixture together with...
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Lentil salads. (includes recipe) (Food Development)
Magazine article from: Prepared Foods; 3/1/1994; 700+ words
; ...In this case, the lentils are tossed with tomatoes...Italian version of the lentil salad joins celery...tuna with the cooked lentils. Garlic, red wine...Association. FRENCH LENTIL SALAD 2 cups green lentils, rinsed and picked...
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Lentil country.(Brief Article)(Recipe)
Magazine article from: Sunset; 10/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...mg chol. Sherried Lentil Salad PREP AND COOK...Puy, or Pardina lentils. MAKES: 6 servings...and simmer until lentils are tender to bite...liquid. 2. Pour lentil mixture into a bowl...sodium; 0 mg chol. Lentil-Linguisa Soup PREP...Eston, or Le Puy lentils. MAKES: 2 quarts...
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Lentils: Fiber-Rich Fast Food
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 5/31/1995; ; 700+ words
; ...salad. Mix cold cooked lentils with red, green and...a can. Try Progresso Lentil Soup. Want it zestier...Fantastic Foods' Leapin' Lentils Over Couscous. Just...during the day. Some lentil-grain combinations are naturals, though. Lentils and wheat (couscous...
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lentil
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
lentil leguminous Old World annual...colored seeds, also called lentils, which when fully ripe...as well as for forage. Lentil seeds, from their shape...is sometimes called sea lentil. Lentils are classified in the division...
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lentils
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition
lentils Legumes ; dried seeds of many varieties of Lens esculenta , they may be green, yellow, or orange‐red. When ground...
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Egypt
Encyclopedia entry from: Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World
...132 Koushari (Lentils, Macaroni, Rice, and Chickpeas...tahini (sesame paste), koushari (lentils, macaroni, rice, and chickpeas...pieces) are the most popular. Koushari (Lentils, Macaroni, Rice, and Chickpeas) Ingredients...
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Southern India
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Food and Culture
...the dosa (fermented rice flour and lentil pancake) is common everywhere. However...This is served with sambar (a spicy lentil preparation) and a variety of chutneys...in several varieties. Rasam , a spicy lentil soup, is common to the entire southern...
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Pakistan
Encyclopedia entry from: Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World
...84 Dhal (Lentil Stew...dish. As a whole, milk, lentils, seasonal sabzi (vegetables...dal ) is a stew made with lentils, one of the most commonly eaten vegetables. Dhal (Lentil Stew) Ingredients 1 medium...
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